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The best tiny house interiors combine form with function. From hidden cupboards to dual-purpose beds, utilizing every inch of a small space is essential. One of the best things about the tiny house lifestyle is the test of one’s ability to come up with clever ways to incorporate all of the comforts of home.
Depending on your needs, this could mean built-in bookshelves, additional designated areas for closet space, or a comfy place for your guests to sleep. All the little touches that make your tiny house a home is limited only by your imagination.
Dual-Function Space Savers
How many ways can you use any given item? That’s the question you must ask yourself when considering tiny house interiors. Soon you’ll come to realize that most everything can serve more than one purpose.
For example, instead of leaving the sink basin and stove burners exposed when they aren’t in use, opt for a cover and extend the counter space. The question then becomes how to use the cover when it’s not performing its primary function. Could it be used a cutting board, perhaps? Or maybe a place to sit your laptop. The possibilities are as endless as your imagination.
Fold-out tables and desks
Try utilizing the tiny interior’s walls to add to the versatility of your home. A traditional dining room table in a tiny house could be overkill. Instead, we recommend customizing a table to fold neatly away when it’s not in use.
Or better yet, discover ways a table can transform into another piece of furniture, such as a wall-mounted fold-out desk that can do double duty as a storage spot for important paperwork.
Beds that play multiple roles
Having a cozy place to sleep is one of your most important considerations. But beds can take up a tremendous amount of horizontal property. That’s why it’s vital to get creative when it comes to your sleeping area. Many tiny house interiors come equipped with a built-in loft bed. This makes sense because the square footage remains the same in the main part of the house.
But, there’s more than one way to hide a bed. A foam-style couch can easily convert to a spot for sleeping, and with the right plan will also offer hidden storage for linens and blankets. Similarly, a Murphy bed folds out from the wall and tucks away neatly when not in use. One thing is true in all cases: the location and storage options regarding the sleeping setup affect the layout of tiny house interiors.
Staircase compartments
When you stop to think about it, there’s a lot of space under the stairwell. Why not use it for storage? You can insert drawers, or mount shelves and hide them with sliding doors or curtains. The cubby beneath the stairs works perfectly as a dresser and at its tallest point becomes a closet to hang clothes.
A tiny house dubbed Harmony Haven utilizes territory beneath the stairs to keep the washing machine in an out-of-the-way spot.
What Does It Cost to Customize Tiny House Interiors?
The cost to customize a tiny home’s interior varies greatly depending on the materials and if you do it yourself or hire a professional designer. There are tiny house interiors that are made solely from recycled materials, all the way up to houses that resemble mini-mansions. With some planning, you will find a tiny house that fits within your budget.
Tiny House Interiors That Optimize Space
The Pacific Getaway, shown below, is custom built by Handcrafted Movement and boasts oak floors with a walnut inlay chevron pattern. A walnut butcher block counter is the kitchen’s centerpiece, and there’s a four-burner gas stove, a single-basin sink, and a 10 cubic foot refrigerator and freezer combo.
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Our favorite part of this tiny house’s interior is the built-in Murphy bed on one wall, combined with a drop-down table on the adjacent wall. The setup creates a brilliant dual-use area that functions as both bedroom and dining room, depending on which drop down unit you’re using. Additionally, you’ll find a loft bed for guests.
The tiny house with a hidden bathroom
This tiny home has lots of amenities that use the small space to its fullest extent. The couch turns into a guest bed with built-in drawers. It also has a custom-made pullout end table. There’s a galley style kitchen that has counter space on both sides. And big windows, plus a skylight, gives the area a welcoming warmth.
The most intriguing aspect of this tiny home’s interior, however, is the hideaway bathroom. It’s a 5-foot by 7-foot area that becomes an enclosed space by opening four closet doors. A pullout drawer houses the composting toilet in one of the closets, and there are several more drawers above the commode for clothes.
The shower is hidden behind yet another closet door, with hooks to hang your towels and additional storage for cleaning supplies.
There’s another closet space where clothes hang. Also, a small desk on wheels plays the part of a writing desk or vanity and is rolled out into the dining room when it’s time to eat. Lastly, you’ll find a slide-out ladder that leads up to a loft that fits a queen-sized mattress. And, there’s a skylight over the bed. This is perfect for stargazing.
A budget-friendly build
Sam and Lindsay built their tiny house in their driveway. They used inexpensive materials and kept it simple. Sam’s dad gave them raw lumber from a pecan tree that he removed from his yard, and they used the lumber for their staircase and as butcherblock countertops.
The staircase provides the perfect spot for a nice-sized hanging closet and some additional storage. Repurposed water pipes act as staircase railings to add a bit of a modern industrial touch. The couple also put a lot of thought into the soft close doors and cupboards. They say that they decided to go with leather handles as well, so their clothes wouldn’t catch as they walk through.
Galvanized panel insulates the shower and covers the sliding door leading into the bathroom. The pull-out drawers that double as shelves by using a simple wood cover are another nice touch. It’s all about the small things in a tiny house.
Our Favorite Light-Filled Tiny House Interiors
One way to make a tiny house interior feel more spacious is to allow in plenty of natural light. The following designs incorporate plenty of light into the design to open the space visually and give the feel of more area.
Japanese style
This tiny house fits “perfectly in a parking space.” The interior extends to the outside, connecting both environments. Extending the interior outward allows the outside to be utilized a part of the living quarters, as well. The many windows add to the feeling that outdoors and indoors co-exist. Additionally, the roof extends upwards revealing more windows that run along the perimeter.
The construction is reminiscent of traditional Japenese houses, using all natural materials. There’s a place to tuck away all the essentials, and a built-in fireplace with a handcrafted leather mat to keep sparks under control. Another aspect worth noting is the refrigerator — the only piece in the place that isn’t natural. It’s kept hidden away under the sink and quickly rolls out when needed.
The Hale Iki
Here’s another gorgeous light-filled tiny house interior that comes equipped with a gourmet kitchen and brushed chrome fixtures throughout the home. Natural wood and tile surfaces make this space feel luxurious.
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A glass, French-style door, lots of windows throughout, and a skylight fill this tiny home with light, making it a perfect place to relax. Don’t forget the lanai that incorporates the porch outside into the living space.
The Verve Lux
Here’s a tiny house that’s all windows. It’s made out of cedar and metal, and — yes — lots of tempered glass.
This tiny home’s interior almost feels as if you’re outside because there isn’t much obstructing your view. The other impressive features include a folding porch and optional hydraulic bed. It comes equipped with a propane stove hidden under the counter refrigerator and lots of storage space. There’s a nice-sized bathroom with wooden slab walls and a shower.
Mind-Blowing Customized Tiny House Interiors
Some tiny house interiors stand out in the way they incorporate multiple uses or because of their brilliantly designed hidden elements. From raised floors that house secret compartments to perfectly placed pantries, these tiny house interiors are ingenious.
The tiny house with an elevator bed
This open concept rustic modern tiny house interior designed by Ana White is easily one of the most efficient uses of space we’ve come across. It’s beautiful, light, and airy, to boot.
Hooks, baskets, and a coat rack make the entryway a handy place to hang your keys and coat. Another feature in this spot is the step up to the kitchen that also acts as a storage box for shoes.
An elevated kitchen floor supplies combination storage underneath. Half of the space holds removable drawers; behind them is additional room for packing away gear and seasonal clothing. The rest of the area houses plumbing and pipes. Also, there is a hatch that opens allowing access for maintenance.
In an inspired use of space, White designed a bed that can be used downstairs or moved up to allow room for the combination living room, guest bed below. The innovative addition uses sliding door hardware combined with a garage door lift to construct a bed that moves up and down.
The tiny home powered by Alexa
The Tiffany by A New Beginning Tiny Homes offers traditional style and all the convenience of technology in their tiny house interiors. Adam Lehman modeled this tiny house after the 1920s craftsman style bungalow. He built customized cabinets throughout and included a custom built couch with pull out ottomans. The ottomans have card table legs that extend and serve as dining room chairs that fit neatly with the fold-out dining table.
A pocket door slides open to reveal a shower and a soaking tub. The backside cubby of the staircase functions as the bathroom’s medicine cabinet. Also, there is a full-sized hanging closet as well as storage for towels and linens.
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A staircase leads to the loft and offers plenty of additional storage. Up in the loft, you’ll find a custom-made bed with built-in cabinets, an oscillating fan for circulation, and lots of windows.
But, one of the coolest features in this tiny home is the technology. You’ll find full home automation using the Lutron system and voice activation by Alexa. You can also control the system remotely with an app.
Chloe and Brandon’s tiny house
This tiny house is a beautiful example of what imagination can add to your tiny home. Everything that makes this tiny home’s interior unique comes from recycled materials. Chloe says 90 percent of the materials they used were found at thrift shops or donated by friends.
One of the fascinating aspects of Chloe and Brandon’s tiny home’s interior is the hoisting roof that the couple designed. When closed, it sits balanced on four legs. To open it up, they use a captain’s wheel and a system of pulleys that hoist the top to full position. The room is lined with windows all the way around when it’s opened up, making for a magical loft space. The pair collaborated on a hand-painted ceiling and installed a lovely paper lantern chandelier to finish it off.
One last fun thing about this tiny house is how they used the space beneath their elevated floor. Generally, most people would use this area for storage. But instead, the couple envisioned the perfect home for their pet rabbit!
A Perfect Little Package
Our favorite tiny house interiors are a lesson in balance, with optimal use of space. Finding a place for the things you need to live comfortably and little touches that make it personal, are essential. We especially appreciate windows that separate areas from one another. Not to mention, we love gorgeous skylights that fill the house with light, giving it an open, airy feel.
There are so many possibilities when you’re looking into tiny house interiors. It’s inspiring to imagine how to incorporate form and function. Ultimately, it’s the thought that you put into it that makes a tiny house a home.
